About

In 1967, Centennial year, a small group of passionate individuals decided they wanted to do something of lasting value for the Bowen community. What better than to foster interest in the history of the island? Each one was given a district from which to gather facts and dates about the early years. The successful response to their efforts laid the groundwork for the writing of Bowen Island 1872-1972 with Irene Howard, and a goal of one day establishing a Bowen Island Museum and Archives.

Since then, their dream has come to fruition and the Bowen Island Museum & Archives has been continuously collecting material about the history of the “Happy Isle”. The Museum & Archives consists of two buildings in a park-like setting containing museum displays and an extensive museum and archival collection which exhibit the unique history of Bowen Island.

The Museum and Archives strives to make it our Mission:
• To collect and record Bowen Island’s history
• To catalogue and index collected material
• To educate future generations in their heritage
• To make historical information and material available to the Bowen community and researchers.

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To Our Supporters

The Bowen Island Museum & Archives gratefully acknowledge the Province of British Columbia, the Bowen Island Municipality, the Canadian Museum Association, and Young Canada Works for their generous support of our work in collecting and maintaining the history of Bowen Island.

Sincere thanks go to the unwavering support of our volunteers, members and donors without whom none of this could happen.